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Matilda Jr. – The Musical

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From Thu 29th May 2025 to Sun 1st June 2025


by Create Theatre Academy – 6 shows to choose from.

Join us for a thrilling adventure as we bring Roald Dahl's beloved novel to life on stage!

Meet Matilda Wormwood, a brilliant, intelligent, and imaginative young girl who will capture your heart. With her extraordinary abilities and unbreakable spirit, she dares to challenge the odds and take control of her destiny.

ith a Tony Award-winning book by Dennis Kelly and music & lyrics by Tim Minchin, this musical features a witty and clever score that will have you humming along after the curtain closes.

This unforgettable story of strength, imagination and belonging comes to life with an incredibly talented cast of actors.

Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Matilda the Musical! Get your tickets now for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and wonder!

 

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Psychic Medium Craig Morris

    VARIETY

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Thursday 6th November 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

For well over a decade now, Craig has worked tirelessly for the spirit world. He has travelled up and down the country as well as overseas including Spain, Gibraltar, Switzerland & Sweden to demonstrate his ability and to teach others the gift of communicating with those on the other side. Craig had the pleasure of working with The Late Colin Fry on his final tour, and now continues his work with the fun, laughter and humour during his evenings, as he very much believes that we are here for a good time, not a long time.

Join us as we connect to those on the other side of life as they bring forward those special and happy times as we walk down memory lane together. Come along and be in the company and presence of the spirit world & feel the joy, warmth and more importantly the love of your loved ones & know they are simply a thought away.

“Craig, go out into the world of mediumship & be something special as I believe you can be” ~ Rev. Colin Fry

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

 

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Showaddywaddy

    MUSIC

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Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively.

Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featu ring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. 'Under The Moon of Love', 'Three Steps to Heaven', 'Hey Rock & Roll', 'When', 'Blue Moon', 'Pretty Little Angel Eyes' and many, many more.

So come and join the 'Dancin Party Youve Got What It Takes!

 

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Princess Live!

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Thu 20th February at 12:00pm & Thu 20th February 2025 at 2:30pm


by Darling Productions – 2 shows to choose from.

Princess Live! is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairytale royalty in this all singing all dancing hour long concert show.

The Princesses are tired of their royal duties. So they decided to come together and make the ultimate pop girl group. Cinderella's fairy godmother has given her a magic wand so she can give the other princesses a new look and style. With pop and musical theatre songs that will get the whole family singing and dancing along. Imagine your favourite princesses but as you've never seen them before. The ticket also includes a photo opportunity after the show with the characters.

Spread love and party along because this is Princess Live!

 

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Mitch Garlington presents An Evening of Mediumship

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Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

A Demonstration of Mediumship

Come along to a magical evening with spiritual medium Mitch Garlington bringing the two worlds together. Mitch has been working for the spirit world for over 13 years plus, Mitch's evenings always leave people feeling a little better then when he first found them.

It's a complete honour and privilege, to reconnect audience members with their loved ones in the spirit world. Mitch's nights always include lots of love, laughter, a bit of camp and sparkle and high vibe energy.

That is the pure gift of mediumship being able to act as a bridge for the two worlds to inter link as one.

 

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Lollypops and Moptops

    MUSIC

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Sunday 8th June 2025 at 2:30pm


For one night only

Lollypops & Moptops is a must see show for all 50’s & 60s music fans, a trip down nostalgia lane for those that can remember the 50’s & 60’s first time round and a fantastic day out for those who want to experience and missed out on the days of Lollypops and Moptops. 

Join funny man Alan Mosca – Formerly of Freddie & The Dreamers and the former compère of the 60s touring show The Sensational Sixties Experience as he retells the stories of yesteryear with song and a touch of comedy, Rave on with Buddy Walker as he brings back to life the look and feel of Buddy Holly, who can forget hits like Oh Boy, True Love Ways plus many more. 

Walk Right Back with 2017 National Music Tribute Award Winners The Temple Brothers who are well known throughout the world for their fabulous tribute to The Everly Brothers, Steve & Colin Temple are genuine real life brothers and for over 15 years they have toured with their unique harmonies and uncanny look and feel of Don and Phil, performing beautiful songs such as All I Have To Do Is Dream, Let It Be Me, Cathy’s Clown, Crying In The Rain plus many more, and finally The awesome Dreamers – Formerly Freddie & The Dreamers as they recreate hits including You Were Made For Me, I’m Telling You Now, Over You, If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody plus many more. Lollypops and Moptops is a 2 hour show which has been described as pure class, nostalgia and fun for all the family. Lollypops & Moptops the must see show for 2025!!

 

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Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green

    MUSIC

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Friday 21st February 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder
of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by
vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to
perform music from throughout Peter Green's career. Including such
classics as Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad,
Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown).

 

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Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown

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Saturday 14th June 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

After another SOLD OUT show Roy 'Chubby' Brown is back at The Empire.

50 plus years In Entertainment/Comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country, Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy.

Countless DVDs (30 plus), numerous books & cds, thousands of live shows in a career spanning the decades and millions of fans worldwide are still testimony to the fact that even in these on going crazy times of woke, cancellation, political correctness culture Roy is still the Best of the Best.

Come and join him for his 2025 tour plus support

NOT MEANT TO OFFEND IT'S SIMPLY COMEDY TOUR.

 

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Pinked Floyd

    MUSIC

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Saturday 26th April 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

The Northwest's premier Pink Floyd tribute band are delighted to return to the Empire Theatre, Blackburn, one of their favourite venues. They offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. A stunning light and video show complement their exciting and amazingly accurate performance of music spanning the entire output of the Floyd, with a selection of tracks from nearly all the albums represented in the 2½-hour set. All your favourites are featured, and maybe a couple of less familiar tracks for the real aficionado.

Some reactions to recent shows:
“Blown away by this band. Professional and talented on the next level!! I've sound engineered touring bands for many years and not many bands grab my attention the way these guys did.” (James)
“I've seen a number of Pink Floyd tribute bands over the years and I can honestly say that Pinked Floyd are by far the best. Never have I seen a group full of SUCH incredibly talented musicians, a lead guitarist that's so good you can't take your eyes off him and a singer so unbelievably good you can't breathe…Pinked Floyd you nailed it!” (Joe Max)
“My heroes will never be forgotten as long as you are on the stage and that’s from a 68-year-old roadie of the original PF! You are another brick in the wall!" (David Larkin, former PF roadie)

 

Roxette UK

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Friday 7th February 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Bringing the arena sound of your favourite Swedish pop rockers – Roxette UK perform hits such as The Look, Joyride, Must Have Been Love, Dressed For Success, Fading Like A Flower, Dangerous, Crash Boom Bang, Almost Unreal and many more.

Featuring Libbi (Sweet Rebellion) as the late Marie Fredriksson and Matt Black (Fahran) as Per Gessle with an uncanny resemblance in looks and sound. This amazing live show takes you on a joyride through Roxette's career in the 80s and 90s, with thumping anthems and melodic ballads.

Jake Graham (Fahran) on guitar, Joe Lally (Invisible Idols) on bass, Andy Mapp (Katrina from Katrina & The Waves) complete the line up for an exciting live experience performed by seasoned musicians.